The Island's rare honeybees will remain in safe hands as a well-respected bee keeper gets a new apprentice.
Harry Owens, who is in his 80s, has been working with government to keep Manx bees free from diseases since 1975.
Member of the pest control team, Gary Cain, will now assist him after completing training in the UK.
They'll now work together so Gary can learn the role, with jobs including gathering honey samples and responding to concerns of potential disease outbreaks.
Evening closures planned for Richmond Hill work
Part of the New Castletown Road will shut during the evenings later this month.
Island falls from third to tenth in traveller-voted awards
The Isle of Man has slipped seven places in a ranking of UK islands.
Lifeboat station saddened as vessel prepares to leave
An Island lifeboat station says it's sad to see one of its lifeboats going.
Appeal after M&S car park hit and run
Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver damaged a car in Douglas but didn't stop.
Emergency road closure in Tromode tonight
Emergency work to clear a tree from a river will mean closing a road in Braddan tonight.
Hair salon pays tribute to beloved feline visitor
A hair salon in Douglas has installed a tribute to a much-loved visitor.
Three TT tenders for Union Mills hall
Braddan commissioners will discuss leasing the community hall in Union Mills this afternoon.
GSC working to take fake gambling sites down
The Island's gaming regulator says players should beware of sites which are falsely claiming to be licensed.
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